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Fall apple pecan salad on a white plate with gorgonzola cheese.
AGT Editorial Team

Best Fall Salad (With Apples & Candied Pecans)

5 from 2 votes
This Fall Apple Pecan Salad is a delicious salad to serve to guests when entertaning. It has all the fall flavors and is made with a delicious maple pumpkn dressing you will love!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American
Calories:
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 7-8 oz fresh baby spinach
  • ½ red onion, thinly sliced
  • 1 cup storebought candied pecans
  • 1 large apple, thinly sliced *or two small apples
  • 4 oz. Gorgonzola cheese
  • ½ cup craisins or dried cherries
Maple Pumpkin Dressing
  • 1 cup olive oil
  • ⅓ cup apple cider vinegar
  • 3 tablespoon maple syrup
  • 1 tablespoon dijon mustard
  • 3 tablespoon pumppkin puree
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon cinnamon

Method
 

  1. Add the salad ingredients to a large bowl and toss. Chill until your ready to serve.
  2. Add your salad dressing ingredients in a medium bowl and whisk WELL until it comes together. Store in the fridge until ready to use.

Notes

Note*
Slice the apples and red onion thin and long. 
Make your own candied pecans if you can't find them.
Salad Variations:
  • Cheese: Swap out the gorgonzola for feta, blue cheese or goat cheese.
  • Apples: Swap out the apples with fresh pears for another fall touch.
  • Spices: Leave out the pumpkin spice or use, apple spice or cinnamon instead.
  • Greens: Swap out or add in arugula or other mixed greens to add texture to your greens. Stay away from romaine and iceberg lettuce.
Serve this salad with my pumpkin hummus and red apple martini!